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autogenic, a.|ɔːtəʊˈdʒɛnɪk|
[f. as autogeneal a. + -ic.]
= autogenous a. in various senses (in quot. 1890 = self-induced). Also spec. in Ecology (see quot. 1931).
1875Ure Dict. Arts I. 274 In Devonport dockyard, the autogenic process has been largely used. 1890Mercier Sanity & Insanity xiii. 343 The melancholy..is a spontaneous and autogenic melancholy. 1931[see allogenic a. 2]. 1946A. G. Tansley Introd. Plant Ecology iv. 46 The first species to occupy the area will..in most cases give way to others..until a relatively stable equilibrium is reached between the vegetation and its habitat. This kind of succession is called the development of vegetation (autogenic succession). Ibid. xiii. 157 The accumulation of humus..is a direct reaction of the plant community itself upon its habitat (autogenic factor).
Add:2. autogenic training [tr. G. autogene (coined in J. H. Schultz Das autogene Training (1932))], a method of learning to induce physiological changes in the body by exercises aimed at inducing a hypnotic state in oneself, esp. as a way of reducing stress or achieving relaxation; any similar technique involving biofeedback.
1954J. H. Schultz in Brit. Jrnl. Med. Hypnotism V. iii. 23/1 The fundamental discoveries of Freud and his followers changed the whole field of our working and thinking. Therefore other methods, for instance, hypnosis, or autogenic training, its legitimate offspring, were not given a fair hearing. 1973Psychosomatic Med. XXXV. 130/1 Autogenic training..involves the simultaneous regulation of mental and somatic functions. 1979Sunday Mail (Brisbane) 29 Apr. 30/4 The Westernised form of yoga known as autogenic training. 1990Observer 6 May 21/2 Liz Ferris uses autogenic training with athletes.
Hence autoˈgenics n. pl. (const. as sing.), (the study or use of) the system of techniques acquired through autogenic training.
1981New Scientist 5 Nov. 369/1 Adherents of biofeedback, meditation, autogenics and other programmes of behavioural change. 1983Inglis & West Alternative Health Guide 178 Dr. Malcolm Carruthers..brought autogenics to Britain from Canada in the 1970s. 1985She July 115/1 A new study indicates that autogenics—a form of mental press-ups—are as good for reducing stress..as physical exertions. |